It’s not just Intel code — after a period of undeath, Time Capsule’s time is coming, with Apple cutting off support for Time Machine backups using the hardware in macOS 27.
AirPort Extreme and an AirPort Time Capsule
AirPort Extreme and an AirPort Time Capsule
Time Capsules, Apple’s long-discontinued network hardware, allowed users to back up their Macs and hardware over a home network. However, the days of the hardware still being usable by Mac users are running out.
X user @StellaFudge, formerly leaker @Choco_bit, posted about a change in the Time Machine settings of macOS 26. The screenshot discusses how an AirPort Disk being used for Time Machine backups is not recommended.